I seriously love the ocean and would give nearly everything to go back to Bandon and spend a couple carefree weeks on the coast. However, since I must work and maintain some level of responsibility (most of the time) I just wanted to share with you, again, the beauty of Portland, Vancouver, and the Columbia … Continue reading Columbia River

So of you didn't already know our high school friend Britta is living in our basement. Not that you have to know that for this post, just a useful piece of information for the future. Anyway, we both LOVE Ben Howard, but completely spaced on buying tickets to his show in Portland. The realization was … Continue reading We’re goin to Canada!

I'm late with this post again because, well, Portland rocks and I'm still recovering. But for real, we have gotten incredibly busy again and as always the new year brings new changes! So, what's happened in our lives: 1. Andrew's internship ended and he started a full time, PERMANENT position! 2. Our high school friend … Continue reading Happy New Year!

Now that Christmas has come and gone and the tree is finally put away time to reminisce about the beauty that is the holiday season! I absolutely love Christmas, so recently my Instagram has been spammed with twinkling holiday photos. Let's start off the holiday reflection with a bit of a comparison between Christmas in … Continue reading Happy Holidays

A few weekends ago, I know I'm behind again, Andrew and I decided to soak up as much of the remaining beautiful fall weather as possible. Our first stop was to grab food! I feel like we are buying groceries constantly, but somehow once the weekend comes and we actually have to feed ourselves 3 meals, … Continue reading Fall in Vancouver

We have seriously been lacking on posts these past two weeks for one reason...Freaknight! Last week we spent every waking minute (and then some) creating costumes and adding finishing touches to our Freaknight plans. This week we have been working.....and sleeping, a lot, to try to recuperate from last weekend. What is Freaknight? Per USC events, "USC’s … Continue reading Freaknight 2014

So it is officially Fall in the Pacific Northwest, which means it gets dark really early and it rains...a lot! I absolutely love the rain so the past week has been amazingly beautiful, almost magical! I seriously love how bright pumpkins and Fall leaves look on dreary, rainy days; having a cozy house (with a … Continue reading End of Summer Throwback

Having a house is "the best thing since sliced bread" in my opinion. Since I moved out of my parent's I have always lived in an apartment. Which means that I have always had neighbors who were literally in just the next room over, I have had no yard, or porch, or any sort of access … Continue reading House Life

Day 2 of anniversary weekend we decided to take a roadtrip to Astoria! I absolutely love The Goonies so this trip was a must for me....I may have drug Andrew along 😉 The drive was long, but pretty! We took Hwy 30 (yes, the Iowa Hwy 30) through the trees and along the Columbia River … Continue reading Hey You Guuuyyys!

This weekend Andrew and I celebrated our 9 year anniversary. That's right folks, you read correctly, 9 amazing years with this fella! He's my one and only, my high school sweetheart. Seriously, check out the changes in Andrew's hair! Me, I think I look the same, but he's a completely different guy! I love getting … Continue reading 9 Years

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Hi, I'm Emilie a 20-something Iowa farm girl who packed up and moved to the Pacific Northwest! I love food, travel, festivals, adventure, and my small family. Join me as I share my favorite food and adventures around the world.